New Orleans jail to offer limited free phone calls, tablet access for ...
WEBAug 14, 2024 · NEW ORLEANS — During her successful 2021 campaign for Orleans Parish Sheriff, Susan Hutson criticized the high fees — more than 20 cents per minute — that detainees in the city’s jail pay to make phone calls, saying she would work to provide free phone service. Two and a half years into her tenure, she’s come a little closer to meeting that goal.
Next application round for Louisiana’s $10,000 roof grants opens …
WEBNov 2, 2023 · Louisiana’s roof grant program will hold its third application period Monday for homeowners to receive grants of up to $10,000 to replace or retrofit their roofs to new hurricane-proof standards. The Louisiana Fortify Homes Program application period will open at noon Nov. 6 with slots for 750 homeowners on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pro-gun permitless carry law closer to passage in Louisiana
WEBFeb 23, 2024 · The Louisiana Senate approved a bill Thursday that would allow anyone 18 and older to carry a concealed handgun without a permit, training or any knowledge related to firearms. Senate Bill 1, sponsored by Sen. Blake Miguez, R-New Iberia, would establish what some refer to as “constitutional carry” or “permitless carry” in Louisiana.
Outgoing Louisiana Secretary of State to join Landry administration
WEBJan 4, 2024 · Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin is among the senior staff hires Gov.-elect Jeff Landry’s transition team announced Thursday. Ardoin, who was first elected Secretary of State in 2018, will be Landry’s director of intergovernmental relations. Ardoin decided not to seek re-election and will be replaced by his chief deputy, Nancy Landry.
2 Democrats, Republican join race for Louisiana’s new majority …
WEBJul 17, 2024 · 1st Congressional District. U.S. House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-Jefferson, signed up by proxy to run for reelection Wednesday. Republican political consultant Jason Hebert turned in Scalise’s election paperwork to the Louisiana Secretary of State on behalf of the congressman.
Louisiana government salary database is finally live
WEBSep 14, 2023 · The database is available on the state’s financial transparency website, checkbook.la.gov. It includes all executive branch salary information but does not yet include salaried higher education employees. The website was the result of a bill brought by Sen. Rick Ward, R-Port Allen, and signed into law by Gov. John Bel Edwards in 2018 ...
Gov. Landry seeks scrutiny of Sewerage & Water Board in …
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Gov. Landry seeks scrutiny of Sewerage & Water Board in executive order. By: Greg LaRose - February 28, 2024 5:00 am. The Sewerage and Water Board plant in New Orleans, pictured Aug. 18, 2022. (Greg LaRose/Louisiana Illuminator) NEW ORLEANS — Wildly inaccurate customer bills, persistent …
LSU law grad, former Alito clerk will be Louisiana’s next solicitor ...
WEBDec 12, 2023 · A Texas native, Aguiñaga graduated from LSU in 2015 and became the law center’s second alumnus ever to win a U.S. Supreme Court clerkship. He worked for Justice Samuel Alito during the court’s 2018-2019 term. As solicitor general, Aguiñaga will represent Louisiana in federal court, including possibly in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Louisiana chemical plant will convert to EV battery manufacturing
WEBNov 17, 2023 · By: Wesley Muller - November 17, 2023 5:20 pm. The Koura Global chemical plant in St. Gabriel plans to retrofit its facility to begin producing a primary component in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. (Wes Muller/Louisiana Illuminator) ST. GABRIEL — A chemical plant in Louisiana that faced possible downsizing or even closure is now ...